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2 Minutes on Title: Links We Love – Sellers Residency Forms & Affidavits of Consideration
Have you ever been unsure where to find the GIT/REP forms and Affidavits of Consideration, or had questions about how to complete them? Have you ever had difficulty getting in […]
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Gross-Up of Transfer Tax on Residential Property Where Purchaser Pays NYS Transfer Tax (Tax Law 1404)
Effective July 1, 2021, the amendment to Tax Law 1404 will go into effect. One of the provisions of the amended law states: In the case of a conveyance of […]
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New York Title Industry News and Updates – June 2021
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – June 2021, Special Edition
New York’s Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney (“SSF”) Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in […]
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2 Minutes on Title: Death & Taxes
In recent years, state and federal legislative changes have reduced, but not eliminated, exposure to governmental liens arising out of the death of real property owners. Click on this link to […]
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POWERS OF ATTORNEY: QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Have you ever been unsure about relying upon a Power of Attorney (“POA”) in your transaction? Here are key questions to ask yourself and your clients: Why is the POA […]
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Revised IT-2663 Form
Please note that a revised IT-2663 form has been recently implemented by the NYS Department of Finance. A link to the revised form is provided below; the difference between the […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – April 2021
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – April 2021
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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Quick Title Tips – Spousal Signature Requirements
Have you ever been confused about whether both spouses need to sign a deed or mortgage? Spousal signature requirements will depend upon the type of transaction and the couple’s use […]
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Quick Title Tips – Bankruptcy and Judgment Liens
Have you ever been told “That judgment was wiped out by my bankruptcy and my attorney told me I don’t need to worry about it”? Although the bankruptcy discharge may […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – March 2021
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – March 2021
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry Bulletin: New Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney
RE:New Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney (GOL Section 5-1501 et seq.)On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law a revision of the General Obligations Law Section 5-1501 that […]
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NJ Title Industry Memo: Revisions to GIT/REP-3 and GIT/REP-4
The State has revised the GIT/REP-3 and GIT/REP-4 forms. The revised versions of each form are available on the State’s website – www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation (choose Forms, Income Tax Forms). The revised version of each form […]
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NY Title Industry News: Town of New Paltz Has New Transfer Tax, Effective 2/1/2021
Please be advised that the Town of New Paltz is now imposing a new real estate transfer tax, effective February 1, 2021. The law imposing the new tax, enacted pursuant […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – January 2021
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – November 2020
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry News and Updates – September 2020
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]
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NY Title Industry News & Updates – July 2020
Current Developments is a seasonal newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company to its agents, covering the latest developments in the state of New York. We would like to […]